BUSINESS
Natco Pharma shares rise 2% on Pomalidomide capsules launch in US
Natco Pharma Share Price | The company along with its partner Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., has launched Pomalidomide Capsules in the US market.
BUSINESS
Cipla to form JV with Kemwell Biopharma; share price down marginally
Cipla Share Price | The joint venture will undertake the business of developing, applying for and obtaining licenses for, and manufacturing, commercialising, importing and exporting biologic products. It will also engage in licensing or outsourcing any or all of such activities.
WORLD
Iran War Highlights (March 4): Israel, US have made 'historic gains' in war, says Netanyahu's office
Israeli attacks are also ongoing in Lebanon, with civilians in southern Beirut again warned to evacuate.
PODCAST
Scindia exclusive, India’s crude oil stock & the bestselling Maruti Dzire | MC Editor's Picks
At Mobile World Congress, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlines India’s telecom ambitions. Stock markets brace for another brusing session as they reopen after Mumbai's Holi holiday. With risks around the Strait of Hormuz, policymakers assess oil supplies, trade exposure, tech vulnerabilities and market fallout across sectors. Also read our analysis on Iran’s defence pivot and find out which cars Indians bought most - all in the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
WORLD
India faces current account, inflation risks as global brokerages assess impact of US–Israel–Iran conflict
Brent crude has moved toward the $80 per barrel mark amid heightened geopolitical risk. Given that India imports more than 85% of its crude requirements and relies heavily on Middle Eastern suppliers — with a significant portion of shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz — sustained higher oil prices would raise the import bill and widen the current account deficit
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Hindustan Aeronautics, JSW Cement, Affle, Lupin, Greenlam, Greenply, Tata Motors, Natco Pharma, Reva Diamonds in focus on 4 March
Stocks to Watch, 4 March: Stocks like Hindustan Aeronautics, Dabur India, JSW Cement, Affle 3i, Lupin, HDB Financial Services, Mahindra and Mahindra, Greenlam Indusries, Reva Diamonds, Greenply Industries, Cipla, Capri Global Capital, Tata Motors, and Shalby will be in focus on March 4./
BUSINESS
Accenture buys Ookla-parent unit, Downdetector from Ziff Davis in $1.2 billion cash deal
The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s network intelligence and AI-led enterprise capabilities.
WORLD
Trump on Keir Starmer amid West Asia crisis: 'We are not dealing with Winston Churchill'
Starmer had issued his strongest rebuke yet of Trump’s action in Iran, saying the UK did not believe in “regime change from the skies” and defended his initial decision not to allow the use of British bases to conduct the strikes.
WORLD
Military base row: Donald Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Spain
Donald Trump said he wants to 'cut off all trade with Spain' over NATO spending, adding 'we don’t want anything to do with Spain'
BUSINESS
SEBI's equity scheme flexibility could boost downside protection for investors: Quant MF
The note added that the fund house’s systems are fully aligned to implement these changes and that it intends to tactically deploy multi-dimensional strategies across schemes with immediate effect, within the regulatory framework.
PODCAST
Founders, investors navigate the West Asia Crisis; Inside the 400-brain atlas at IIT Madras; and IndiaAI Mission in the GPU crossfire | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how airspace disruptions in West Asia are unsettling Indian founders and investors operating through Dubai. We unpack fresh pressure points for the IndiaAI Mission amid global GPU supply dynamics, take you inside IIT Madras’ ambitious 400-brain mapping project, and examine Rapido’s entry into food delivery with its zero-commission app Ownly in Bengaluru.
INDIA
Are liquor shops open in Delhi on Holi? Here's what the government said
The order mentions that those holding a licence to run a liquor store won't be entitled to any compensation for the closure. It also specified that the curbs won't apply to licensed hotels and guesthouses serving liquor to their guests.
INDIA
Indian Army plans fresh order for 300 indigenous Dhanush Howitzers: Report
This will be the second major order for the Dhanush artillery guns, which are manufactured by public sector companies based on the transfer of technology of the Bofors guns acquired in the 1980s.
BUSINESS
'Highly fluid': IMF says too early to assess economic impact of West Asia crisis; India says supplies are 'robust'
IMF says it is too early to assess economic impact of West Asia tensions; India says it has eight weeks of oil inventory and robust supplies.
POLITICS
Assam polls: Congress releases first list of 42 candidates, Gaurav Gogoi to contest from Jorhat
With the Election Commission of India (ECI) expected to soon announce the schedule for the 2026 Assam Assembly polls, the principal opposition Congress is confident of its prospects in at least 46 Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) in the state.
MARKETS
US stocks tumble as oil surges, Dow falls over 1,000 points amid escalating Iran conflict
Dow falls over 1,000 points as oil surges above $84 and Iran conflict deepens; volatility jumps, tech and credit markets come under pressure.
PODCAST
Founders, investors navigate West Asia Crisis; a 400-brain atlas at IIT Madras; IndiaAI Mission in the GPU crossfire
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how airspace disruptions in West Asia are unsettling Indian founders and investors operating through Dubai. We unpack fresh pressure points for the IndiaAI Mission amid global GPU supply dynamics, take you inside IIT Madras’ ambitious 400-brain mapping project, and examine Rapido’s entry into food delivery with its zero-commission app Ownly in Bengaluru.
INDIA
Government forms inter-ministerial group to ensure supply chain resilience amid Middle East crisis
Goyal said an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) for Supply Chain Resilience has been created to strengthen coordination and monitoring.
INDIA
PM Modi holds talks with Gulf, Israeli leaders as West Asia conflict escalates, avoids Iran
The flurry of calls comes amid a rapidly evolving conflict triggered by the joint US–Israeli military offensive against Iran
INDIA
Rare ‘double reverse’ by Mumbai-Dubai Emirates flight as UAE intercepts ballistic missiles | Take a look
Emirates flight EK501 from Mumbai was held outside UAE airspace after a missile alert, making a rare mid-air manoeuvre before landing in Dubai.
TRENDS
CEO says Gen Z ‘are not going to be as well off’ as boomers, Gen Xers: 'Nobody cares...'
USAA CEO Juan C Andrade said young people are dealing with problems that earlier generations “didn’t have to contend with”, including low starting salaries and more competition for entry‑level jobs.
BUSINESS
P.E. Analytics to launch AI-powered real estate intelligence platform
The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Cambridge’s Department of Land Economy to introduce structured real estate education programmes in India.
BUSINESS
Oil's not well: Why war in West Asia affects India
Brent jumps past $85 as India’s crude dependence hits 88.6%.
AUTOMOBILE
New-gen Toyota Fortuner spied testing: When is the India launch?
The Toyota Fortuner rivals the likes of the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron R-Line and MG Majestor.
